Where to stay in Turin
Turin is flat and easy to walk, so most areas work, and the choice is about what you want outside the door. Stay around Piazza San Carlo for a first, short visit, in the Quadrilatero for old streets and wine bars, and in San Salvario to be among restaurants and a younger crowd. Crocetta and Porta Susa are calmer and well connected by rail, and the streets by the stations and Porta Palazzo are for budgets and early trains, not for late walks.
The short answer
- First trip
- Around Piazza San Carlo, or the Quadrilatero if you want old streets and evening drinks.
- Couples
- The center, or Vanchiglia for a quieter, local evening near the river.
- Nights out
- San Salvario for bars and restaurants, the Quadrilatero for wine bars.
- Tight budget
- Aurora or Porta Nuova, on streets you have checked first.
- Arriving by train
- Porta Nuova or Porta Susa, the two high-speed stations.
How we judge an area of Turin: walking time to the sights, noise at night, transport, and price. Nothing on this page is paid for, and the hotels we choose will say who chose them and when they last stayed.
Turin's neighborhoods, side by side
| Area | Best for | At night | Piazza Castello | Mole Antonelliana | Porta Nuova station | Getting around | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre and Piazza San Carlo | A first, short visit | Quiet after the shops close | 10 min | 15 min | 10 min | Walkable; tram and bus; metro Porta Nuova | €€€€ |
| Quadrilatero Romano | Old streets, evening drinks | Lively, loud at weekends | 5 min | 15 min | 25 min | Walkable; trams and buses | €€€ |
| Aurora and Porta Palazzo | Budgets, the market | Busy by day, quiet at night | 15 min | 20 min | 30 min | Walkable; trams to the center | €€ |
| San Salvario | Restaurants, nightlife | Loud, especially at weekends | 30 min | 30 min | 15 min | Metro Nizza and Dante; trams | €€ |
| Around Porta Nuova station | Trains, choice of hotels | Busy around the station | 20 min | 25 min | 5 min | Porta Nuova station; metro, trams | €€ |
| Crocetta | Quiet nights, longer stays | Quiet | 35 min | 40 min | 20 min | Metro Re Umberto, Vinzaglio; trams | €€€ |
| Porta Susa and San Donato | Rail links, value | Quiet | 25 min | 35 min | 25 min | Porta Susa station; metro XVIII Dicembre | €€ |
| Vanchiglia and the Po | A local feel, the river | Lively, then calm | 15 min | 5 min | 30 min | Trams and buses; walkable | €€€ |
Walking times are the straight line from the middle of each area plus a third for real streets, at an easy pace, rounded to five minutes. Turin is flat and laid out on a grid, so the figures are reliable, and the tram or the metro saves time on the longer ones. Price is our read of a standard double in the same week, from € (cheapest) to €€€€ (dearest), until booking-site prices replace it.
Where the neighborhoods are
Around Piazza San Carlo, for a first short visit
The grand squares, the arcades and the Egyptian Museum within ten minutes' walk.
The streets around Piazza San Carlo and Piazza Castello hold the Royal Palace, the Egyptian Museum, the arcaded Via Roma and Via Po, and the old cafés. Almost everything a first visit needs is within a short walk, and Porta Nuova station is about fifteen minutes away.
It is the most central and the dearest part of Turin. It is calm in the evening, since the shops shut and many people go elsewhere to eat, and the arcades can be noisy on weekend nights. Ask for a room away from the tram lines.
Good for
- A first trip of two or three nights
- Walking to the museums, the palace and the cafés
- A quiet, grand setting
Think twice if
- You want value: this is the dearest part of Turin
- You want a lot of bars and restaurants outside the door
Staying in Centre and Piazza San Carlo: nearby sights, food and getting around
The Quadrilatero Romano, for old streets and wine bars
Narrow streets on the line of the Roman grid, with wine bars, small restaurants and the Roman gate nearby.
North-west of Piazza Castello, the Quadrilatero is the oldest part of the city, with narrow streets, wine bars and small restaurants. Porta Palatina, the Roman gate, stands on its edge, the cathedral is close, and the Royal Palace is five minutes on foot.
It is lively in the evening, and the noise carries late at weekends, so ask for a room off the main streets. It borders the Porta Palazzo market area, which is busy by day and quiet after dark, so look at the street before you book.
Good for
- Wine bars and restaurants at the door
- Old streets, the cathedral and the Royal Palace on foot
- A lively evening setting
Think twice if
- You sleep lightly and want quiet at weekends
- You want wide, grand streets rather than narrow ones
Staying in Quadrilatero Romano: nearby sights, food and getting around
Aurora and Porta Palazzo, for a budget and the market
The district around Europe's largest open-air market, with cheaper rooms and a mixed, working feel.
North of the Quadrilatero, Aurora wraps around Porta Palazzo, the big open-air market on Piazza della Repubblica, and Mercato Centrale beside it. Rooms are cheaper than in the center, and Caffè Al Bicerin is a short walk away on Piazza della Consolata.
The area is mixed, busy by day and quiet at night, and the streets around the market empty and can feel rough after dark. Look at the exact street on a map before you book, and take care with your bag in the market crowds.
Good for
- A tighter budget, still close to the center
- The market and Mercato Centrale at the door
- Walking to the Quadrilatero in ten minutes
Think twice if
- You will walk back late at night through empty streets
- You want a polished or historic setting
Staying in Aurora and Porta Palazzo: nearby sights, food and getting around
San Salvario, for restaurants and nightlife
The district south of Porta Nuova for bars, cheap eats and a younger crowd, next to the Valentino park.
San Salvario lies south of Porta Nuova station, between the station and the Valentino park. It has the most restaurants and bars of any district, from cheap ethnic food to sit-down dinners at places like Scannabue, and it feels younger and more local than the center.
It is noisy late, above all on weekend nights, and the streets by the station feel rough after dark. The center is about 20 minutes on foot, or one stop on the metro from Dante or Nizza, and the Valentino park is a few minutes away.
Good for
- Restaurants, bars and a younger crowd
- The Valentino park and the river
- Metro and trams to the center
Think twice if
- You want quiet nights on a weekend
- You want to walk to the Royal Palace in ten minutes
Staying in San Salvario: nearby sights, food and getting around
Around Porta Nuova station, for early trains
The main station for the fast trains to Milan, Rome and Venice, with many hotels at every price.
Porta Nuova is Turin's main station, with the high-speed trains, the metro and many buses and trams. The streets around it hold a large number of hotels at all levels, and Piazza San Carlo is a ten-minute walk up Via Roma.
The streets around the station are practical rather than pretty, and some feel rough late at night, with people sleeping rough around the building. Look at the exact street on a map, prefer the side toward the center or San Salvario, and take care with your bag.
Good for
- An early train or a late arrival
- A choice of hotels at every price
- Walking to Piazza San Carlo in ten minutes
Think twice if
- You will walk back late at night near the station
- You want charm outside the door
Staying in Around Porta Nuova station: nearby sights, food and getting around
Crocetta, for quiet streets and a local feel
A calm, well-off residential district west of the center, with tree-lined streets and good bakeries.
West of the center, Crocetta is a residential district of Liberty-style apartment buildings, quiet tree-lined streets and good local shops and cafés. It feels settled and safe, and it is a good base for a longer stay.
There are fewer hotels and few late bars, and the center is about 25 minutes on foot or a short ride on the metro from XVIII Dicembre or Re Umberto. The Museo dell'Automobile is south-east of here.
Good for
- Quiet evenings and a local feel
- A longer stay
- Metro to the center in minutes
Think twice if
- You want nightlife on your doorstep
- You want to walk to the main sights
Porta Susa and San Donato, for rail links
A glass-roofed high-speed station, the metro and calmer streets north-west of the center.
Porta Susa is Turin's modern high-speed station, with trains to Milan, Paris and Rome, the metro, and the airport bus. The streets of San Donato, just beyond it, are calmer, with a mix of homes, shops and some good cafés.
The center is about 20 minutes on foot or three stops on the metro, and the Quadrilatero is closer. It lacks the beauty of the old center, but hotels are often better value and it is a sensible base for early departures.
Good for
- High-speed trains and the airport bus
- Better-value rooms near the center
- Metro to the center in minutes
Think twice if
- You want historic streets outside the door
- You want bars and restaurants at your feet
Staying in Porta Susa and San Donato: nearby sights, food and getting around
Vanchiglia, for a local feel near the river
East of the Mole, a mix of students, bars and quiet blocks near the Po and the Gran Madre church.
Vanchiglia lies east of the Mole Antonelliana, between the center and the Po. It is a lived-in district with student bars, small restaurants and quiet residential streets, and the river path, the Gran Madre church and the hill above it are a few minutes away.
It is livelier than Crocetta and more local than the center, and the Mole and Via Po are a ten-minute walk. The student bars can be loud on weekday nights, and there are few hotels, so book early.
Good for
- A local feel with bars and cafés
- The Mole and Via Po on foot
- The river path and the Gran Madre
Think twice if
- You want a big choice of hotels
- You sleep lightly near student bars
Staying in Vanchiglia and the Po: nearby sights, food and getting around
Where not to stay in Turin, and what to do instead
Every booking site lists these places to stay in Turin. We would skip them, or at least choose with care. Nobody pays a commission on a warning.
- A cheap room on the streets right by Porta Nuova, if you will be out late
Handy for the train and rough at night. Check the exact street on a map, or look toward the center or San Salvario instead.
- A room facing the street in San Salvario or the Quadrilatero, if you need sleep
The bars stay loud late at weekends. Ask for an inner room, or stay in Crocetta.
- A hotel near the airport, for a city break
The rate looks good until you add the bus or train each way. Turin is easy by metro and tram: stay in it.
- A room on the streets around Porta Palazzo, if you will walk home late
Fine by day and empty at night. Pick the Quadrilatero or the center, or check the exact street.
- A car, wherever you stay
Most of the center is a limited traffic zone with cameras. Book a hotel with parking outside the zone, or go without a car.
Which neighborhood suits you
First time in Turin
Around Piazza San Carlo for two nights; the Quadrilatero if you want it livelier.
Couples
The center or Vanchiglia.
A tight budget
Aurora, Porta Susa or Porta Nuova, on streets you have checked.
Food
San Salvario for restaurants, the Quadrilatero for wine bars, Aurora for the market.
Nightlife
San Salvario and the Quadrilatero.
Day trips by train
Porta Nuova or Porta Susa, the two stations.
Arriving from the airport
Porta Susa or Porta Nuova, the two airport bus stops.
Before you book a room in Turin
The practical things that decide whether a good hotel in Turin makes a good stay.
- The city taxThe tax published for Turin in 2025 was €3 per person per night in one- and two-star hotels, €3.50 in three-star, €4.50 in four-star, €5 in five-star hotels and €3.80 in B&Bs and apartments. Children under 13 don't pay. It is paid at the hotel on top of the price shown online. We couldn't confirm any change for 2026, so ask your hotel for the current rate.
- From Caselle airportA train runs to Dora station in about 19 minutes, with a bus on to the center. The airport bus runs every 15 to 30 minutes to Porta Susa and Porta Nuova, in 40 to 55 minutes, and a single ticket was €7.50 on the operator's site. Check the fare and the timetable on the day.
- TrainsFast trains to Milan, Rome and Venice use Porta Nuova, and many also stop at Porta Susa. Check which station your train uses before you pick an area.
- Traffic zonesMost of the center is a limited traffic zone, and cameras read the plate. A fine can reach the car's owner months later, so ask your hotel about parking and access.
- Lifts and stairsMany hotels are in old buildings with small lifts or none. If stairs are hard for you, check the floor and the lift before you book, not when you arrive.
Where to stay in Turin: questions people ask
What's the best area to stay in Turin for a first visit?
Around Piazza San Carlo, for a short trip: the Royal Palace, the Egyptian Museum and the arcaded streets are within ten minutes' walk. The Quadrilatero is the close second, livelier, with wine bars and the Roman gate nearby.
Is San Salvario or the Quadrilatero better?
San Salvario if you want restaurants, bars and a younger crowd, and don't mind the walk or the metro to the center. The Quadrilatero if you want old streets and the main sights on foot. Both can be loud at weekends.
Is the area around Porta Nuova station safe?
In the day, yes. Late at night the streets close to the station can feel rough, so choose a street toward the center or San Salvario and take care with your belongings.
Is it better to stay in the center or near the station?
The center if you want to see the sights on foot. The station area if you have an early train or a tight budget. Both have good transport, and the walk between them is about fifteen minutes.
Do I need to stay in the center of Turin?
No. The metro and trams are quick, and Crocetta, Porta Susa and Vanchiglia are all a short ride from the main sights. You can save money by staying a little out.
Where should I stay in Turin for the Egyptian Museum?
Around Piazza San Carlo, where the museum is a few minutes' walk. Book the ticket first, since weekends and holiday weeks sell out.
How do I get from the airport to the center?
Take the airport bus to Porta Susa or Porta Nuova, which takes 40 to 55 minutes, or the train to Dora station in about 19 minutes and a bus on. A taxi is faster but dearer.
How much is the city tax in Turin?
The 2025 rates were €3 to €5 per person per night in hotels, depending on stars, and €3.80 in B&Bs and apartments. Children under 13 don't pay. Ask your hotel for the current rate, since we couldn't confirm 2026.
